Because of the
increasing population, the study area is reduced in size with the
elimination of lower South Tyne and Tipalt/Irthing. These areas
were responsible in 2015 for 13 sites, 17 adult (11 male, 6
female),12 sites occupied, fledging 18+ juveniles (6x2, 4x1+,
2x0+) with 1 further site failing (1x0), 2 migrants.